Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 and Volvo V70 have the same engine power, but Audi A4 torque is 10 NM more than Volvo V70. Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.9
6.7
Real fuel consumption:
6.9 l/100km
6.7 l/100km
By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A4 could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1010 km in combined cycle
1040 km in combined cycle
1290 km on highway
1290 km on highway
1010 km with real consumption
1040 km with real consumption
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
440'000 km
560'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo V70 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
5 years
5 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Skoda Superb
Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70, Volvo C30
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo V70 might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.59 m
4.71 m
Width:
1.77 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.49 m
Audi A4 is smaller. Audi A4 is 12 cm shorter than the Volvo V70, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A4 is 6 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
442 litres
485 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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1641 litres
Volvo V70 has more luggage space. Audi A4 has 43 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V70.
Turning diameter:
11.1 meters
11.9 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.8 metres less than that of the Volvo V70, which means Audi A4 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V70 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably better
